Weddings, Funerals & Celebrations

Baptismal FontEvery time we come together in community is a special time of gathering here at St. John’s Perth. We celebrate the love of God through a risen Saviour in times of great happiness and in times of great sorrow. It is our coming together for support, prayer and Eucharist that defines us as a Roman Catholic community. It is our going out from the Lord’s table into the world for service that defines us as Christian.

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Weddings

Weddings are normally arranged by contacting the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Couples are asked to participate in a program of Marriage Preparation and will be provided with guidance for preparing their wedding ceremony and contacting the church’s musicians. Here are some resources you may find helpful:

Anointing Of The Sick

If you would like a priest to visit a sick or dying family member please call the Parish Office at (613) 267-1043 as early as possible. You may send an email but be aware that the email may not be read until 24 or more hours after it was sent. A phone call is your best method of contact. If the answering machine picks up, please leave a message and contact phone number. Here is a resource that may be of benefit to you:

Funerals

Our Parish Team is prepared to assist individuals and families in any way possible through this most difficult time. A phone call to the Church Office (613-267-1043) as early as possible in the process of preparing a funeral will allow us to plan and be of the greatest availability to you. If the answering machine picks up, please leave a message and contact phone number. Here are some resources that may be of benefit to you:

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is normally available 30 minutes before all Masses or by appointment.  Here are some resources for you:

Meals and Prayer Times

Many parishoners meet regularly for prayer in the Church. Before each weekday mass it is not unusual to hear the Rosary being prayed or the Angelus recited as the church bell chimes the noon hour. Most families take a moment to say a short prayer before meals and many regularly pray what is known as The Office or Liturgy of the Hours. Each Tuesday we meet as a community for a special time of adoration and prayer with the Exposition and Benediction which begins after the 9:00 AM Mass. Here are some prayer resources you may find helpful:

Baptisms

Baptism reminds us that God is with us. We become adopted children of God our Father. We become sisters and brothers of Jesus and of one and other. We become temples of God’s Holy Spirit. As Roman Catholics we celebrate our baptism and share in His victory. Here are some resources on baptism:

Sunday: The Lord’s Day

Book Back CoverLife leads to Liturgy and Liturgy leads to Life! God calls us to celebrate through our daily life and to bring this gift to our Sunday celebration. Here are some resources to assist each of us increase to a full and active celebration of the Mass: